Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading LITTLE VERONICA IS TAKEN AWAY.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

put or send forth

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

a young person of either sex

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

not still wet

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

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From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

a social unit living together

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LITTLE VERONICA IS TAKEN AWAY.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LITTLE VERONICA IS TAKEN AWAY.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

not any; not one

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

by chance

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

required or under orders

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading LITTLE VERONICA IS TAKEN AWAY.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

the act of using

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

the quality of having no practical use

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

any plant of the genus Veronica

From this reading LITTLE VERONICA IS TAKEN AWAY.

precisely as stated

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

at the time that

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

which person or people

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

the words that are spoken

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading But it was of no use Sztolarik preaching about the uselessness of worldly goods, for those worldly goods are very pleasant to have.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When a favorite child dies, the members of the family always pronounce very wise words, which are supposed to comfort one another, such as: "Who knows how the child would have turned out?

but in spite of that

From this reading It might have come to the gallows in time; perhaps it was better it had died now," etc. But for all that, wisdom has never yet dried our tears.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Sztolarik said all he could think of to console Gyuri, but the young lawyer was quite cast down at the thought that his dreams would never now be realized; his whole life was before him, dark and threatening.